Former NBA player and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson got physical with a suspect who hit him in the face with a pie Wednesday night during a dinner event, Johnson's press secretary said.
Sacramento police said Sean Thompson, 32, was arrested after Johnson's security detail moved in and restrained him.
Johnson got physical with Thompson after being hit with the pie, the press secretary said. Police said Thompson suffered a minor injury and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
The assault happened around 6:40 p.m. local time, police said. He was at a farm-to-fork event at Sacramento Charter High School, witnesses said.
"Appreciate everyone. I'm doing fine," Johnson tweeted. "Thank you to Sac PD for being there. Be safe everyone."
Thompson was arrested on charges of assaulting a public official. He will be booked into Sacramento County Jail.
No other details were available.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

Former NBA player and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson got physical with a suspect who hit him in the face with a pie Wednesday night during a dinner event, Johnson's press secretary said.

Sacramento police said Sean Thompson, 32, was arrested after Johnson's security detail moved in and restrained him.

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Johnson got physical with Thompson after being hit with the pie, the press secretary said. Police said Thompson suffered a minor injury and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

The assault happened around 6:40 p.m. local time, police said. He was at a farm-to-fork event at Sacramento Charter High School, witnesses said.